Chapbook
My debut chapbook “This Spell of Song & Star” is available through Bottlecap Press.
“This collection, from Washingtonian poet LE Francis, is a spellbook, a story, a journey from a coffee shop to the end of all things. These poems follow inspiration from flashpoint to synthesis. They describe creativity as a kind of fixer, a way to preserve a moment of time, while acting as a force of destruction & creation in the mind of the artist. This Spell of Song & Star seeks to tear down and rebuild the world outside of its pages.
The collection is written in three sections, phases focused on magic, music, and the passage of the seasons in the scenic pacific northwest; & at the heart of it all is a simple glance.”
Microchapbooks
I’ve published a lot of poetry, mostly in independent magazines, but some of it has a common thread, or a deeper story, or companion pieces that I wrote after relevant calls closed. & I could spend months shopping these little booklets out to publishers or I could just draw my own cover & layout the pages & do it all myself.
I plan to self-publish a microchap each quarter — ebook versions are free because capitalism sucks & I want people to read my work. But if you want to & can leave a tip, I’d be incredibly grateful.
If you like the work I’m doing & want to further support me. You can purchase a print version — I will ship a basic copy for $25 & a colorized/annotated copy for $50 (US domestic, I will have to quote individual international prices). A basic copy will be printed on regular paper with a cardstock cover with a short note in the back cover. A colorized/annotated copy will be printed on regular paper with a mixed media cover, I will paint on the cover, include a note on each page & a short note in the back of the book. I can definitely take requests on custom copies & will likely do some other artsy shit. If you are interested, contact me directly at she@nocturnical.com.
You can tip me or purchase a print copy via Paypal. If you are ordering something, again please send your details to she@nocturnical.com.
Ebooks
Slash & Burn – Feb 2023
A collection of poetic responses to classic horror movies of the ’60s-’90s. Written & illustrated by LE Francis.
Ebook: FREE DOWNLOAD / Tip
Print: Half-sheet basic DIY, $25; Half-sheet, hand colorized/annotated DIY, $50.
To order print versions: email she@nocturnical.com.